Shocking photo created a hero, but not to his family

[AlecBGreen]

http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/05/16/Zwerg.freedom.rides/index.html?iref=NS1

(CNN) -- The mob was already waiting for James Zwerg by the time the Greyhound bus eased into the station in Montgomery, Alabama.
Looking out the window, Zwerg could see men gripping baseball bats, chains and clubs. They had sealed off the streets leading to the bus station and chased away news photographers. They didn't want anyone to witness what they were about to do.

Zwerg accepted his worst fear: He was going to die today.

Only the night before, Zwerg had prayed for the strength to not strike back in anger. He was among the 18 white and black college students from Nashville who had decided to take the bus trip through the segregated South in 1961. They called themselves Freedom Riders. Their goal was to desegregate public transportation.

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Very interesting and emotionally gripping story. To me, reading this is akin to watching the Band of Brothers series. I am amazed at how 'normal' people can react in the face of such overwhelming fear. Ive often wondered if I too would be able to summon such courage in these circumstances. In any case, Im glad this country has people like James Zwerg and Jim Davis. :patriot: